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How Duke Ellington used his appearance to subvert racist stereotypes, and other ways he fought racis

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Portrait of Duke Ellington and Sonny Greer, Aquarium, New York, N.Y., ca. Nov. 1946 (LOC) Photo: William P., Gottlieb The legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington used music as a subtle, but compelling way to tell stories of racial injustice to wide reaching audiences. Rising through the ranks from a small time performer in Washington, D.C. and Harlem, to an international sensation adored by white and Black audiences alike, Ellington was a musical revolutionary. Read More...

Jacob deGrom moved to 60-day IL in latest sad injury twist

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Explore More Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Former Mets ace Jacob deGrom, now with the Texas Rangers after signing a massive five-year, $185 million deal in the offseason, was moved from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day list while dealing with elbow inflammation that has sidelined him since April 29. Rangers general manager Chris Young spoke to the Dallas Morning News on Monday, and refused to confirm or deny whether or not deGrom suffered a setback. Read More...

Jatavia Shakara Johnson top songs and awards

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Jatavia Shakara Johnson, who is professionally known as Yung Miami, is an American rapper and songwriter. She was born on February 11, 1994, in Miami, Florida, USA. Yung Miami has two children, a son named Jai Wiggins Jr. and a daughter named Summer Miami. Jai Wiggins Jr.’s father is producer and rapper Jai Wiggins, and Summer Miami’s father is producer and rapper Southside. Jatavia Shakara Johnson top songs Some of Yung Miami’s top songs include: Read More...

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